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104 sections with “design or specification”: the first 40

  • FAR 52.246-19 Warranty of Systems and Equipment under Performance Specifications or Design Criteria.
    …tially as follows: Warranty of Systems and Equipment Under Performance Specifications or Design Criteria (MAY 2001) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Acceptance means the act of an authorized representative of the Government by wh…
  • FAR 47.303-16 F.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of importation.
    (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of importation means free of expense to the Government delivered to the air carrier's terminal at the point of importation specified in the contract. (b) Con…
  • FAR 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items.
    …nsert the following clause: Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (MAY 2008) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Postconsumer material means a material or finished product that has served its …
  • FAR 52.247-44 F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Importation.
    …sert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the delivery term is f.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of importation: F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Importation (APR 1984) (a) The term f.o.…
  • FAR 9.505-2 Preparing specifications or work statements.
    … firms that have done the most advanced work in the field. These firms can be expected to design and develop around their own prior knowledge. Development contractors can frequently start production earlier and more knowledgeably than firms…
  • FAR 47.303-15 F.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of exportation.
    (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of exportation means free of expense to the Government loaded aboard the aircraft, or delivered to the custody of the air carrier (if only the air carrier per…
  • FAR 52.247-43 F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Exportation.
    …sert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when the delivery term is f.o.b. designated air carrier's terminal, point of exportation: F.o.b. Designated Air Carrier's Terminal, Point of Exportation (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.…
  • DFARS 252.227-7024 Notice and approval of restricted designs.
    As prescribed at 227.7107-3, use the following clause: Notice and Approval of Restricted Designs (APR 1984) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall, to the extent practicable, make maximum use of structures, machines, pr…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …er aspects of the contracting environment; (B) Not use any method (such as allocation or designation of any preferred awardee) that would not result in fair consideration being given to all awardees prior to placing each order; (C) Tailor…
  • FAR 50.205-2 Pre-qualification designation notice.
    … Act protection, the requiring activity is responsible for requesting a pre-qualification designation notice from DHS. Such a request for a pre-qualification designation notice should be made once the requiring activity has determined that …
  • FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …s, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.…
  • FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction.
    …herever in the specifications or upon the drawings the words directed, required, ordered, designated, prescribed, or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirement, order, designation, or prescription,…
  • FAR 52.250-3 SAFETY Act Block Designation/Certification.
    As prescribed in 50.206(b)(1), insert the following provision: Safety Act Block Designation/Certification (FEB 2009) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Act of terrorism means any act determined to have met the following requirem…
  • FAR 52.250-4 SAFETY Act Pre-qualification Designation Notice.
    …prescribed in 50.206(c)(1), insert the following provision: Safety Act Pre-Qualification Designation Notice (FEB 2009) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Act of terrorism means any act determined to have met the following requir…
  • DFARS 236.606-70 Statutory fee limitation.
    … limit the contract price (or fee) for architect-engineer services for the preparation of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications to 10 percent of the project's estimated construction cost. (b) The 10 percent limit also applies to con…
  • DFARS 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System.
    …ty of, the original component manufacturer based on the original component manufacturer's designs, formulas, and/or specifications. Authorized supplier means a supplier, distributor, or an aftermarket manufacturer with a contractual arrang…
  • FAR 36.609-2 Redesign responsibility for design errors or deficiencies.
    …ors shall be required to make necessary corrections at no cost to the Government when the designs, drawings, specifications, or other items or services furnished contain any errors, deficiencies, or inadequacies. If, in a given situation, t…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ng nature performed by contract that are associated with research, planning, development, design, construction, alteration, or repair of real property; and (3) Those other professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, or…
  • FAR 3.104-1 Definitions.
    As used in this section— Agency ethics official means the designated agency ethics official described in 5 CFR 2638.201 or other designated person, including— (1) Deputy ethics officials described in 5 CFR 2638.204, to whom authority unde…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …. If appropriate, discuss the cost model used to develop life-cycle-cost estimates. (ii) Design-to-cost. Describe the design-to-cost objective(s) and underlying assumptions, including the rationale for quantity, learning-curve, and economi…
  • FAR 23.107-1 Products containing recovered materials.
    …rt 247. (b) EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Program. Under RCRA, EPA must designate items that are or can be made with recovered materials and must also recommend practices to assist procuring agencies in meeting their oblig…
  • FAR 23.107-2 Biobased products.
    …lity. (1) This section applies to contract actions involving a biobased product in a USDA-designated product category if— (i) The price of the biobased product exceeds $10,000; or (ii) The aggregate amount paid for multiple purchases of t…
  • FAR 36.102 Definitions.
    … a contract for architect-engineer services, unless another meaning is clearly intended. Design means defining the construction requirement (including the functional relationships and technical systems to be used, such as architectural, en…
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …(a)(11), and (a)(12) of this section, unless the cognizant Federal agency (see 2.101) has designated the contracting officer to perform these functions. (1) Review the contractor's compensation structure. (2) Review the contractor's insur…
  • FAR 46.101 Definitions.
    …r, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitution includes used items represented as new, or th…
  • FAR 46.710 Contract clauses.
    …e use of a warranty clause has been approved under agency procedures. If the contractor's design rather than the Government's design will be used, insert the word “design” before “material” in paragraph (b)(1)(i). (2) If it is desirable to…
  • FAR 47.303-1 F.o.b. origin.
    …the indicated type of conveyance of the carrier (or of the Government, if specified) at a designated point in the city, county, and State from which the shipment will be made and from which line-haul transportation service (as distinguished…
  • FAR 50.201 Definitions.
    …e United States. (3) Uses or attempts to use instrumentalities, weapons or other methods designed or intended to cause mass destruction, injury or other loss to citizens or institutions of the United States. Block certification means SAFE…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …r between the prime Contractor and the ANC or Indian tribe, the ANC or Indian tribe shall designate the appropriate Contractor(s) to count the subcontract towards its small business and small disadvantaged business subcontracting goals. (A…
  • FAR 52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor.
    …responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compen…
  • FAR 52.243-1 Changes—Fixed-Price.
    …in the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following: (2) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance with the drawings, desi…
  • FAR 52.243-2 Changes—Cost-Reimbursement.
    …in the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following: (1) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance with the drawings, desi…
  • FAR 52.243-3 Changes—Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hours.
    …e day, days of the week, etc.). (3) Place of performance of the services. (4) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance with the drawings, desi…
  • FAR 52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin.
    …the indicated type of conveyance of the carrier (or of the Government, if specified) at a designated point in the city, county, and State from which the shipment will be made and from which line-haul transportation service (as distinguished…
  • FAR 52.247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.
    …the indicated type of conveyance of the carrier (or of the Government, if specified) at a designated point in the city, county, and State from which the shipments will be made and from which line-haul transportation service (as distinguishe…
  • FAR 52.247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.
    … the indicated type of conveyance of the carrier (or of the Government if specified) at a designated point in the city, county, and State from which the shipments will be made and from which line-haul transportation service (as distinguishe…
  • FAR 52.247-33 F.o.b. Origin, With Differentials.
    …the indicated type of conveyance of the carrier (or of the Government, if specified) at a designated point in the city, county, and State from which the shipments will be made and from which line-haul transportation service (as distinguishe…
  • FAR 52.248-2 Value Engineering—Architect-Engineer.
    …t forth in the contract. The services shall include VE evaluation and review and study of design documents immediately following completion of the 35 percent design state or at such stages as the Contracting Officer may direct. Each separat…
  • FAR 52.250-5 SAFETY Act—Equitable Adjustment.
    …e United States. (3) Uses or attempts to use instrumentalities, weapons or other methods designed or intended to cause mass destruction, injury or other loss to citizens or institutions of the United States. Block certification means SAFE…
  • DFARS 202.101 Definitions.
    …ty of, the original component manufacturer based on the original component manufacturer's designs, formulas, and/or specifications. Compromise means disclosure of information to unauthorized persons, or a violation of the security policy o…

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.